Hermès CA2.990A

Geneva, May 12, 2024 HERMES, SWITZERLAND, REF. CA2.990A, SLIM, "LA FEMME AUX SEMELLES DE VENT", NO. 0, LIMITED EDITION OF 12 PIECES, SEVRES PORCELAIN DIAL, 18K WHITE GOLD A very fine and very rare, limited to 12 pieces, 18k white gold, self winding wristwatch with Aka-e painted porcelain dial painted by Master artisan Buzan Fukushima As new Slightly scratched As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense As new HANDS Original Brand Hermes, switzerland Model Slim, "La Femme aux Semelles de Vent" Reference CA2.990a Year circa 2015 Case No. 3182175 Bracelet leather with an 18k white gold Hermes buckle Diameter 39.5 Caliber H1950, 29 jewels Signature dial, case and movement Initially made by Hermes in 2009 for their scarves, the motif represents Alexandra David Neel and her companion making their way to the forbidden city of Lhasa. Made in a special edition of 12 pieces only by master artisan Buzan Fukushima, it uses a technique known as Aka-e using red and ocher shapes of hand-painting on the porcelain dial. A true art form almost lost today completes this beautiful 39.5 mm case and upon release had a retail price of CHF 60'000.